Description
Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Department: Bilz Subacute / Rehab Center
Location: DeMay Living Center - 100 Sunset Drive Newark, NY 14513
Hours Per Week: Per Diem - As Needed
Schedule: Variable
Why Join DeMay Living Center?
Competitive Pay & Incentives
Shift differentials ranging from $1.50-$4.00 per hour
Incentive opportunities
Overtime paid at time-and-a-half
Strong benefits package, with retirement options
Career Growth & Development
Tuition assistance available and student loan assistance programs
Clear opportunities for career advancement into leadership roles
Up to $10,000 in tuition assistance for BSN to MSN advancement
Hands-On Clinical Experience
Diverse caseload including vent unit, dementia, long-term care, and short-term rehab
Includes a rehabilitation unit modeled after a med-surg setting
Build strong, well-rounded clinical skills
Supportive Team Environment
Join a team committed to your success
Meaningful work delivering high-quality patient care every day
SUMMARY:
As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you will provide professional patient care to long-term and post-acute care residents. You will direct and monitor the care provided by CNAs and consistently ensure proper documentation and recording is taking place. Your ability to lead is crucial in both the success of the CNAs and the care of the patients.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for timely, accurate medication administration of assigned team and concurrent required documentation.
- Performs treatments and documents progress of same as per physician orders and facility protocol.
- Assures concise, pertinent and complete resident care documentation using computerized medical record process. Assures the initiation of appropriate care pathway tools.
- Responsible for receiving/giving relevant reports, both written and verbal from/to appropriate staff as per departmental protocols.
- Assures proper monitoring of residents and relevant condition status are reported to charge nurse/supervisor and/or physicians in a timely manner.
- Completes pre-reviews of medication administration records as per facility protocols.
- Completes required MDS documentation and all related observations in a timely manner.
- Supports CNA team through assisting in direct ADL care of residents.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing.
- Current licensure in State of New York.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- One year experience preferred.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Moderate - Clinical - Moderate clinical roles are patient facing roles that require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20–50 lbs., along with pushing and pulling medical equipment and assisting with patient positioning. Employees perform frequent bending, twisting, and reaching while completing fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments. High sensory acuity is essential for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns. Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial, involving decision-making under pressure, responding to emergencies, and maintaining sustained focus. Environmental exposures include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation. TB testing, mask-fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
- BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA)
- LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - NYS Office of Professions
PAY RANGE: $30.31 - $36.48
The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, clinical licensure date, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.
